On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain officially launching the War of 1812. In the 200 years since, it has become a forgotten war, perhaps best remembered by school children as when The Star-Spangled Banner … Continue reading
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Footnote.com Publishes First Digital Versions of War of 1812 Pension Application Files
Collaboration with Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Archives Offers Free Online Access to Records Lindon, UT (May 10, 2011) – Footnote.com is pleased to announce the first online publishing of the War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land … Continue reading